CAIC Observation Report

Published

Feb 22nd, 2026 4:00 AM

Dusty Buffington/ Mike Pagel/Bub Barkhurst/Jake Hubbs

Sierra Madre

Details

Type

quick

Coordinates

41.174700, -107.059900

Weather

air temp (F): 27; cloud cover: few; wind loading: intense; snow avail for transport: moderate amounts

Snowpack

Our total snow depth in this area was 140cm. We observed 2 main layers of concern, our “Tuesday” layer and our Christmas Crust. The Tuesday layer being the more reactive of the 2 with an ECTP15@90cm and a PST38/120END @90cm and also a CTE@95cm SP This persistent weak layer is reactive. There were multiple storm slab and cornice fall avalanches in the area

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